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WOODBRIDGE, N.J.—Seasoned and highly respected executive Janet Fenner, formerly with Dahua Technology U.S.A., was recently hired by Intelligent Security Systems to take on a newly created role as chief marketing officer.

LOS ANGELES—Arecont Vision, an IP camera and video solution provider which filed for Chapter 11 earlier this year, announced yesterday that an acquisition by Costar Technologies was approved by the bankruptcy court and is expected to close on July 13.

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Kastle Systems International, a managed security solutions and services company based here, announced in June the launch of its KastleAlert offering, a mobile, crowd-sourced emergency mass communications (EMC) platform.

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Quantum Corp., a data storage and protection company based here, announced that its board of directors has appointed Jamie Lerner as CEO and president effective July 1, 2018. Lerner will also be appointed to Quantum’s board of directors.

SAN FRANCISCO—August Home Inc., a provider of smart and secure front door solutions, recently announced a partnership with Alarm.com, a platform for the intelligently connected property, to strengthen the security of the front door. By integrating the August Smart Lock Pro into the Alarm.com platform, homeowners with smart home security systems powered by Alarm.com will be able to remotely control the front door, manage their security system and connect to multiple devices around the home with the Alarm.com app.

YARMOUTH, Maine—Influenced greatly by the level of M&A activity each year, the security landscape is constantly changing and evolving. With so much happening in the M&A space right now within security, there are opportunities for companies to grow—even to expand their capabilities and technology offerings—through strategic acquisition.

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Poll

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) within security is both exciting and a little scary, as there are benefits and risks when leveraging the power of AI and machine learning. This month’s news poll looks to gauge where we are today with AI in security and what the future holds for this technology.

Do you think the concept of AI is being over-hyped and over-promised in security today? *

Yes.

Somewhat.

No.

Do you think there is potential for the use of AI within security? *

Yes.

Someday, but not just yet.

No.

How long do you think it will take for AI to be leveraged within security? *

Within the next few years.

We are still 5-10 years out.

Don’t see it happening.

Please elaborate on your answers and leave your name and contact information for follow-up.